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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.50, 938.22 and 255.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.50, 938.22 and 255.46 is: 383.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.50 : 938.22 = 255.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.50/938.22 = 255.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.50x = 938.22 × 255.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.50x = 239,677.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,677.68/625.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.18

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